Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
July 19, 2021
The transition from a busy school year to a relaxing summer can be difficult for some kids. Check out our blog for some tips on how to establish a summer routine that keeps everyone on track.
May 14, 2021
Rising to challenges imposed by the COVID-19 crisis, including the statewide closure of these playrooms, the Playspace team had to find new ways to reach young children living in shelter. Playspace responded by adding another dimension to their work. If the Playspace couldn’t directly work with chil
May 6, 2021
Horizons’ Year in Retrospective shares the story of the COVID-19 pandemic from various voices impacted by Horizons’ work.
March 26, 2021
Classroom Volunteers are a passionate subset of Horizons’ volunteer base, dedicated to helping the children and teachers in Horizons’ three Early Education Centers. Although the COVID-19 pandemic changed their roles, it didn’t change their enthusiasm for their work. Hear from three of Horizons’ Clas
March 16, 2021
Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Boston Resiliency Fund, Horizons has been developing a program to address food insecurity for families facing homelessness. Through a partnership with Neighborhood Villages, another Boston-based nonprofit focusing on families and affordable childcare, the
March 4, 2021
Black History Month is a celebrated time at Horizons, highlighting the Black community through empowerment and education. Visit our blog for a look back at our Black History Month initiatives, both inside and outside of the classroom.
February 18, 2021
Horizons is able to provide high-quality family support services year after year thanks to our community of supporters like Bob and Jane Cremin. Adding Horizons for Homeless Children as the top charity in their will, their continued support ensures Horizons’ vital work with families experiencing hom
February 16, 2021
Horizons is fortunate to have many corporations support its mission, and one new company in particular has embedded philanthropy into its DNA. Learn more about Horizons’ collaboration with Goimagine, an online marketplace that donates all of its profits to charity.
January 11, 2021
Horizons’ teachers have gotten creative to find ways to keep parents connected, despite not being able to be there physically. Infant toddler teacher, Agnella Gross, created classroom specific welcome letters to introduce parents to their child’s classroom, teachers and classmates.
December 29, 2020
While shelter play is on hold due to the pandemic, the team at Horizons has explored ways Playspace Activity Leaders and children can play together safely with new health and safety protocols. With social distancing and wearing facial protection mandated, the Playspace Program piloted a successful o
November 10, 2020
A message from Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh premiered at Horizons for Homeless Children’s 22nd Annual Women’s Breakfast (for dinner) on 10/28/2020.
October 13, 2020
When Leo joined Horizons, it was the best thing to happen to him and his mom, Angela. Read their story to learn how Horizons supported them through quarantining during the COVID-19 crisis, and how you can support families like them experiencing homelessness as Horizons resumes in-person learning.